Just Because: The Incredible Throwing Motion of Walter Johnson

Jobu · #1 02-14-2015, 10:49 AM

I just came across this older piece but I thought many here would like to see it. The video is pretty cool:

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-...walter-johnson

slipk1068 · #2 02-14-2015, 12:00 PM

Olberman ran this same video on his show a few nights ago. He also had Dazzy Vance pitching and Cobb and Babe swinging. It was AMAZING.

slipk1068 · #3 02-14-2015, 12:02 PM

and I can't emphasize enough it was AMAZING

packs · #4 02-14-2015, 12:33 PM

This guy looks like he had the easiest gas of all time.

Donscards · #5 02-14-2015, 12:40 PM

He is all arm. It is like a sling shot. Amazing. I wonder if any pitcher could use that motion today?

DixieBaseball · #6 02-14-2015, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Donscards

He is all arm. It is like a sling shot. Amazing. I wonder if any pitcher could use that motion today?

I believe a pitcher could certainly use this motion today. The whip is what creates the velocity. Sure he uses his upper half a little more than lower half, but he creates one heck of a power angle.

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